The US Open 2026 tournament commenced with a record prize purse of $108 million. Play began under sunny skies at Flushing Meadows with many fans arriving early. Jessica Pegula leads American hopes while Novak Djokovic seeks more history. Venus Williams also features in a notable opening day match. The expanded 15-day format offers more opportunities for spectators.

The 2026 US Open main draw starts Sunday. Serena Williams is back, ticket prices are up, and the Honey Deuce returns.

From the price of courtside seats to the size of the winner’s checks, here are 17 numbers to know about the U.S. Open, the year’s final Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Everything you need to know about the fourth and final Grand Slam of 2026